Liver Health Starts Before the Clinic: Rethinking Where Liver Disease Prevention Begins

Preventing liver disease begins long before diagnosis. But are we looking in the right place?

In this short podcast, ISGlobal researcher Jeff Lazarus explains how liver deteriorates slowly, influenced by what we eat, how we move and the environment around us. Conditions such as metabolic liver disease (MASLD) can develop over years without showing any symptoms. That is why prevention cannot begin only at the doctor's office.Liver health is built (or compromised) from early childhood. In this episode, you will hear arguments about the key role of nutrition during pregnancy, breastfeeding, family habits and physical activity. You will also learn how schools, canteens, communities and even urban planning can help or hinder more sustainable health decisions.

Many healthcare professionals would like to help, but they do not have enough tools or time. This is where intersectoral prevention comes into play: teachers, families, coaches, policymakers and communities have a fundamental role to play in making it easier for us to take care of ourselves.

Liver health is not just a matter for health centres. It is also at stake at home, in the classroom, on the street and on our plates. Discover how we can all work together to build a healthier future.